How to Pronounce "give the lie"
expression
GIV thuh LY
giv thuh LY
Definition
To show that something is not true or to reveal a claim as false, often by presenting facts that contradict what was said.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪ
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV thuh LY
UK
giv thuh LY
Listen in Context
The facts give the lie to his statement.
Her smile gave the lie to her words of anger.
The evidence gives the lie to the rumors.
His calm reaction gave the lie to the story that he was furious.